290.014 – Annual Reports on Enterprise Zones.
1290.014 Annual reports on enterprise zones.— (1) By October 1 of each year, the Department of Revenue shall submit an annual report to the department detailing the usage and revenue impact by county of the state incentives listed in s. 290.007. (2) The annual report required under s. 20.60 shall include the information provided by the Department of […]
290.016 – Repeal.
1290.016 Repeal.—Sections 290.001-290.014 are repealed December 31, 2015. History.—s. 37, ch. 94-136; s. 11, ch. 2005-287. 1Note.—Section 56, ch. 2017-36, as amended by s. 3, ch. 2021-179, provides that “[n]otwithstanding s. 290.016, Florida Statutes, enterprise zone boundaries in existence before December 31, 2015, are preserved for the purpose of allowing local governments to administer local incentive […]
290.0401 – Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Act; Short Title.
290.0401 Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Act; short title.—Sections 290.0401-290.048 may be cited as the “Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 83-205; s. 36, ch. 2012-5.
290.0411 – Legislative Intent and Purpose of Ss. 290.0401-290.048.
290.0411 Legislative intent and purpose of ss. 290.0401-290.048.—It is the intent of the Legislature to provide the necessary means to develop, preserve, redevelop, and revitalize Florida communities exhibiting signs of decline, distress, or economic need by enabling local governments to undertake the necessary community and economic development programs. The overall objective is to create viable communities […]
290.042 – Definitions Relating to Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Act.
290.042 Definitions relating to Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Act.—As used in ss. 290.0401-290.048, the term: (1) “Administrative closeout” means the notification of a grantee by the department that all applicable administrative actions and all required work of the grant have been completed with the exception of the final audit. (2) “Administrative costs” has the […]
288.9962 – Broadband Opportunity Program.
288.9962 Broadband Opportunity Program.— (1) The Broadband Opportunity Program is established within the office to award grants to applicants who seek to expand broadband Internet service to unserved areas of this state. The office must administer and act as fiscal agent for the program and is responsible for receiving and reviewing applications and awarding grants. (2) Subject to […]
290.00725 – Enterprise Zone Designation for the City of Ocala.
290.00725 Enterprise zone designation for the City of Ocala.—The City of Ocala may apply to the department for designation of one enterprise zone for an area within the western portion of the city, which zone shall encompass an area up to 5 square miles. Notwithstanding s. 290.0065 limiting the total number of enterprise zones designated and […]
288.9963 – Attachment of broadband facilities to municipal electric utility poles.
288.9963 Attachment of broadband facilities to municipal electric utility poles.— (1) The Legislature finds that there is a need for increased availability of broadband Internet access throughout this state, particularly in areas where citizens do not have access to acceptable Internet download and upload speeds, or any access at all. The lack of Internet connectivity and widespread […]
290.001 – Florida Enterprise Zone Act; Popular Name.
1290.001 Florida Enterprise Zone Act; popular name.—Sections 290.001-290.016 may be cited as the “Florida Enterprise Zone Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 82-119; ss. 42, 57, ch. 84-356; ss. 16, 37, ch. 94-136; ss. 1, 11, ch. 2005-287. 1Note.—Repealed December 31, 2015, by s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
290.002 – Legislative Findings.
1290.002 Legislative findings.—It is hereby found and declared that: (1) Within the communities of this state, there exist areas that chronically display extreme and unacceptable levels of unemployment, physical deterioration, and economic disinvestment. (2) Each such area is a blight on the community as a whole, tarnishes the image and reputation of the community in the eyes of […]